Strong in the Force, our business has been. Celebrating 25 years, we are. Hmm! On this National Talk Like Yoda Day, we’re embracing the wisdom and wit of everyone’s favorite Jedi Master—and reflecting on the journey that has brought us to where we are today. When we first set out 25 years ago,...
Not all days in business are easy ones. One of my clients recently found themselves in the difficult position of having to terminate an employee for cause. They wanted to make sure they were handling the situation the right way—no loose ends, no missteps, just a clean, compliant, and respectful process. That’s when they...
By Erika Rahman 8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...
Before your employee is expecting that bundle of joy, listen to this. So I got a call from a client the other day who advised me that one of their employees was advised them that they were pregnant. And so they wanted to know what is this FMLA? What is maternity leave? What do I...
You should review and update your employee handbook at least every one to two years, but updates may be needed more frequently based on legal, industry, or company changes. Key Times to Update Your Employee Handbook: ✅ Annually (Recommended Best Practice) A yearly review ensures policies stay relevant and compliant with new laws....
Not long ago, a client reached out and asked me to review their employee handbook. When they sent it over, I quickly realized it hadn’t been updated in over 10 years! It was like opening a time capsule — policies that no longer applied, outdated laws, and language that today’s employees would find confusing (at...
By Erika Rahman 8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...
Proud Papas expecting a bundle of joy. Listen to me. So this is a case where I got a call from an employee who was concerned because he had put in for paternity leave. He wanted to let his wife be home for 12 weeks first, and then he would be home the second 12...
As we celebrate 25 years in business, I find myself reflecting not just on the milestones we’ve reached, but on the people whose love, sacrifice, and guidance helped shape this journey. Chief among them is my mother Freda. Though she is no longer with us, her influence is woven into the very fabric of this...
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of recognizing employees — not just for the work they do, but for the many roles they balance every day. This time of year is a perfect reminder that a simple “thank you” or a small gesture of appreciation can...
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